Summary
Personal Confidential Data (PCD) should only be exchanged electronically when encrypted. NHSmail email sent to trusted domains is automatically encrypted and complies with the pan-government secure email standard. NHSmail is accredited to the Health and Social Care secure email standard and is suitable for sharing Personal Confidential Data.
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Guide for Health and Social Care Email Users| File type | Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf) |
| File size | 220KB |
| Last Reviewed Date | 08/01/2026 |
